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A biographical sketch and photo of Fredrick Y. Barcroft. Fred Barcroft was the owner of a hardware, plumbing and sheet metal work establishment, located at 216 Yosemite Street, Madera, California. He married Cornelia Reyes in 1890.

A biographical sketch of Isaac Roscoe Ball of Clovis, California. Isaac Ball was the senior member of the firm of Ball Brothers with his brother Harry W. Ball. They had a mill and warehouse, and were prominent ranchers. They started in Sanger as a…

A biographical sketch of Harry Willis Ball of Clovis, California. Harry Ball was the junior member of the firm of Ball Brothers, with his brother Isaac R. Ball. He directed the mill and warehouse interests, while his brother managed the ranching…

A biographical sketch and photo of Judah S. Baker. Judah Baker was the Manager of the Coalinga Jewelry Store in Coalinga, California. On January 24, 1880 he married Lizzie M. Bisbee.

A biographical sketch of Christian Bachtold. Christian Bachtold was the owner of the Selma Flour Mills in Selma, California. In 1888 he married Libbie Hartman.

A biographical sketch and photo of Otto Shearer Axtell. Otto Axtell was the manager and principal stockholder of the Axtell Mercantile Company, located at 147 E. F Street, Coalinga, California. In 1904 he married Leonora Burns and after her death…

A biographical sketch and photo of Frank D. Atkisson (correctly spelled with a double 's'). Frank Atkisson was a senior member of the Firm of Atkisson & Surfling, located in Sanger, California. In 1885 he married Miss Roberts.

A biographical sketch and photo of J. M. Ash. J. Ash was the senior member of Ash-Dunn Repair Company, located at 921 I Street, Fresno, California. Mr. Ash worked with Dr. E. C. Dunn, a junior partner, at the firm. On July 1st, 1906, he married Laura…

A biographical sketch of Thomas J. Arlin. Arlin was a blacksmith in Coalinga, California. His shop was located at Seventh and E Streets.

A biographical sketch and photo of O. Anderson. Anderson was the president and manager of the Greater Fresno Development Company, located in the Edgerly Building, Fresno California. Olaf Richardson worked alongside Mr. Anderson as his vice president…